We had a beautiful start with breakfast along the Okanagan Lake. Caroline even tipped her toes in, but it was too cold for a swim.

We had a beautiful morning hike on the Mount Drought to see the lake from above.

We drove onwards to Oyosoos and through the Okanagan wine country. We saw wineries, peach and cherry farms to last us a life time.

We stopped at the Burrowing Owl winery to meet Caroline’s former work colleague for lunch. The winery supports the growth of the endangered Burrowing Owls. Food, company and wine were great.

We then drove 5 hours through the Kootenay mountains where we encountered sun, rain and snow!!

We made it exhaustingly to Cranbrook and just crashed early.

Off early to cross back into the US at Roosville Montana.

Sadly not much to report today. We left Vancouver in the rain and clouds and made our way through the traffic. We drove through mountains of forest to get to Kelowna which sits at the Okanagan Lake.

We did stumble across the oldest BC winery, Sterling Winery, and tasted their naturiste wine and discovered Foch grapes.

Morning walk along Victoria harbor and a Visit to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.

It was interesting to learn about the history of Sikhs involvement in European wars under the British crown. Many immigrated into BC.

On our way to Swartz Bay to take the Ferry to Vancouver, we stopped at the famous “Butchart Gardens” a 130 acres estate. Mrs. Jennie Butchart turned it into a 55 acres beautiful designed garden blooming all year around.

Crossing over to Vancouver with beautiful weather!

Off to the countryside and the Rocky Mountains! Peace and serenity is needed!